My daughter’s spring musical practice is in full swing which means that between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., it’s just Tripp and me at home. It wasn’t so bad last semester when she was at practice because I was busy with getting things ready for the holidays. Now it’s just so quiet and I have ... read more
If at first you don’t succeed…
...get pissed off, pitch a hissy fit, throw it in the trash, and wait 6 months before you try it again. For me, baking the perfect loaf of bread (specifically crusty, artisan bread) has been as elusive as size four skinny jeans. It’s so frustrating because I’m a pretty good baker. I regularly ... read more
Skulls, Ponies, and Cheeseburgers – Our Saturday Jaunt to the Lake
After a week of below freezing temps, Tripp and I decided that we ought to go check out our cabin to make sure no pipes had frozen. Like they had at out actual place of residence. Since Kelsey had tons of homework which required the internet (I’m trusting her that “homework” is not code for ... read more
Ten Things–TV shows my daughter used to watch
Yesterday I was talking to a couple of my girlfriends at work about some of the reality shows we watch and how every washed-up celebrity seems to have one these days. Celebrity Rehab anyone? Well, one thing lead to another and before long, I started reminiscing about some of the old TV shows Kelsey ... read more
Senior Picture Photo Carousel
My how scrapbooking has changed! Since my quasi-hiatus, one of the biggest changes I have noticed is that scrapbooks are no longer constrained to books. Now those uber-creative super scrapbookers have come up with some really clever ways to display their handiwork. As usual, I am little slow to ... read more
Forever
Today Tripp and I are celebrating our 19th anniversary. To celebrate our anniversary, we always go out to dinner at a new restaurant and tonight we’re trying Gemma’s on Brookside. I could blab on ad nauseam about how long we’ve been married and how fast the time has gone and how much I love him, ... read more
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